Nils Sandstrom
Nils Sandstrom at J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

Nils Sandstrom

Salesman-Freeport & Cedarville Stores

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

200 North Stephenson Street
Cedarville, IL 61013

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4.9
416 Reviews

I was voted 2017 -2020 Best Car Salesperson by the Freeport Journal! I was born-and-raised here in Freeport and I have a beautiful wife and two great children. I have been selling cars for the last 39 years and have loved every second of it. I enjoy meeting new people and working hard to ensure that they are completely satisfied with their Vehicle purchase. I'm very involved in the community and serve as a member of Kiwanis International, Knights of Columbus, Eagles Club, Kiwanis and Elks Club. Contact me if you are looking for a great car buying experience!

Dealership Experience

33 yrs, 1 mo

Industry Experience

39 yrs, 8 mos

4.9

416 Reviews

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416 Reviews of Nils Sandstrom

April 18, 2026

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Nils was absolutely wonderful. He listened to exactly what Dad wanted and made it happen. Jim Barkau and the finance department helped tremendously since it was a special situatio More

by Amy B.
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April 10, 2026

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A great place, great guy, great service, loving our truck!! We have used Barkau's for years & never been disappointed! They back up their cars, trucks & services. Big thank you to Nils Sandstrom for hi More

by daslpn95
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Other Employees Tagged: Matthew from finance was excellent

April 10, 2026

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Nils did an awesome job of suggesting multiple options for cars. Luckily he suggested the car I bought, which was not the one I thought Id buy. Thanks Nil and Barkau for making it an easy buying experienc More

by nick@sixpointservices.com
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April 05, 2026

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Nils and Lois were fantastic to work with on upgrading my Jeep Cherokee! The trade process was smooth and Nils made sure I was set up well to take home the new Jeep the same day. Extra bonus to receive a per More

by stacy.lieb
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March 23, 2026

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Tim was very helpful and got me one xxxx of a good deal on the car that I wanted, would return 10 out of 10!!! More

by andre.j.ledoux
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March 21, 2026

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Great place! Great vehicles! Great service after the sale . What more can you ask for . More

by d.deyo2
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Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec

March 17, 2026

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Once again it was nice doing business with the people at Barkau. It’s been a handful of purchases over the last 25-30 years. Nils was great as usual. It was also nice to meet Adam, who went “above & beyond More

by Brmitchell59
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Other Employees Tagged: Adam Sherman, Korey Korosec

March 16, 2026

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Mr Sandstrom went out of his way to help me find a vehicle that met my particular needs. With my limited mobility and specific monetary restrictions he was exceptional. Always courteous and helpful. W More

by marjb61
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Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec

March 14, 2026

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It is always a good experience buying a car with Nils. Always quick, easy, and painless. More

by wolverine.6.1.4.ld
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March 10, 2026

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Nils was very nice. .wasn't pushy. Honestly I was just going to look but then I test drove it..and thats all it took. I been looking at them for the last year. It was mea More

by nana-2008
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